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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.69, 1,485.98 and 503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.69, 1,485.98 and 503.73 is: 755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.69 : 1,485.98 = 503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.69/1,485.98 = 503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.69x = 1,485.98 × 503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.69x = 748,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,532.71/990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.57

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